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G20 photographer awarded £30,000 for injury by police

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 10, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Owen Bowcott guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 7 December 2010 05.01 GMT A photographer who was struck in the face by a police shield during the G20 protests last year has been awarded £30,000 compensation by the Metropolitan police. … Continue reading →

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The Wind In The Wheat

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 13, 2009

The 25th March is a significant day in Bangladesh. It was this day, in 1971, when the Pakistani army began its genocide, causing the death of millions, but eventually also leading to the birth of the nation. The Pakistani army … Continue reading →

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Violence against Women and Girls: Breaking Taboos

by Shahidul Alam Posted on November 24, 2008

rahnuma ahmed She jumped down from the police van and tried to escape. It stopped, they hunted her down by torchlight, dragged her back and drove off. Men, gathered around the tea stall, wondered why the car had stopped. Curious, … Continue reading →

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Going Boldly Where No Man Has Been Before

by Shahidul Alam Posted on June 8, 2001

Subscribe to ShahidulNews May 8th 2001. 9:49 AM. Zia International Airport. Domestic Terminal: The water resources minister strides boldly through the security gate. Not perhaps `to go boldly where no man has gone before’, but in a manner in which … Continue reading →

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